The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly women
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Resumo: | The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week pause in exercising in water on the functional fitness of elderly women. The sample was 31 elderly women, with x _ = 68.97 years (SD = 5.34), all participants in a water exercise program. The women were tested in November 2005 and, after a 12-week pause in water exercises, in March2006, using the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – AAHPERD test battery. The statistical analysis was descriptive, using simple frequencies and percentages, plus the t test for paired samples. A statistically significant difference was observed between mean scores for coordination, agility and the general functional fitness index (GFFI) at the end of the exercise program and 12 weeks later. The GFFI and coordination scores had reduced after the 12-week period, but the participants’ agility had improved. It was concluded that a 12-week pause in water exercise impacted the GFFI of these elderly women. These results emphasize the importance of physical exercise during the ageing process and of raising awareness of the need for the elderly to keep physically active even during the holiday period in order to improve and/or maintain functional fitness levels. |
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The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly womenEfeito do período de interrupção de atividades aquáticas na aptidão funcional de idosasThe objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week pause in exercising in water on the functional fitness of elderly women. The sample was 31 elderly women, with x _ = 68.97 years (SD = 5.34), all participants in a water exercise program. The women were tested in November 2005 and, after a 12-week pause in water exercises, in March2006, using the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – AAHPERD test battery. The statistical analysis was descriptive, using simple frequencies and percentages, plus the t test for paired samples. A statistically significant difference was observed between mean scores for coordination, agility and the general functional fitness index (GFFI) at the end of the exercise program and 12 weeks later. The GFFI and coordination scores had reduced after the 12-week period, but the participants’ agility had improved. It was concluded that a 12-week pause in water exercise impacted the GFFI of these elderly women. These results emphasize the importance of physical exercise during the ageing process and of raising awareness of the need for the elderly to keep physically active even during the holiday period in order to improve and/or maintain functional fitness levels.Esse estudo teve como objetivo verificar a influência do período de interrupção de 12 semanas na aptidão funcional de mulheres idosas, praticantes de atividades aquáticas. A amostra foi composta por 31 idosas, com x _ = 68,97 anos (DP = 5,34), praticantes de atividades aquáticas, que fizeram os testes da Bateria da American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – AAHPERD, em novembro de 2005 e após 12 semanas de interrupção (março de 2006). Os resultados dos testes foram comparados com os valores normativos para essa bateria. O tratamento estatístico foi descritivo, mediante a freqüência simples e percentagem, e o teste t para amostras emparelhadas/pareadas, com nível de significância de 5%. Observou-se diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os valores médios de coordenação, agilidade e do índice de aptidão funcional geral (IAFG) entre o final do programa e após o período de interrupção. Ocorreu uma diminuição no resultado do IAFG e da coordenação após o período de interrupção de 12 semanas, porém, a agilidade das participantes melhorou. Concluiu-se que o período de interrupção de 12 semanas de atividades aquáticas influencia o IAFG em idosas. Estes resultados reforçam a importância do exercício físico no processo de envelhecimento e da conscientização sobre as vantagens de se manterem ativos mesmo no período de férias para a melhora e/ou manutenção dos níveis da aptidão funcional das idosas.Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, SC. Brasil2008-07-18info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion"Avaliado por Pares",Avaliado por ParesDescritivaapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2008v10n3p23710.1590/1980-0037.2008v10n3p237Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance; Vol. 10 No. 3 (2008); 237-242Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano; v. 10 n. 3 (2008); 237-2421980-00371415-8426reponame:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)instacron:UFSCporhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2008v10n3p237/3515https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2008v10n3p237/16546Rosa, Michelle Flores daMazo, Giovana ZarpellonSilva, Aline Huber daBrust, Cristinainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2022-11-21T14:14:20Zoai:periodicos.ufsc.br:article/4209Revistahttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/PUBhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/oairbcdh@contato.ufsc.br || portaldeperiodicos.bu@contato.ufsc.br1980-00371415-8426opendoar:2022-11-21T14:14:20Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)false |
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The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly women Efeito do período de interrupção de atividades aquáticas na aptidão funcional de idosas |
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The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly women |
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The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly women Rosa, Michelle Flores da |
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The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly women |
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The effect of stopping water exercise for 12 weeks on the functional fitness of elderly women |
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Rosa, Michelle Flores da |
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Rosa, Michelle Flores da Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon Silva, Aline Huber da Brust, Cristina |
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Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon Silva, Aline Huber da Brust, Cristina |
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Rosa, Michelle Flores da Mazo, Giovana Zarpellon Silva, Aline Huber da Brust, Cristina |
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week pause in exercising in water on the functional fitness of elderly women. The sample was 31 elderly women, with x _ = 68.97 years (SD = 5.34), all participants in a water exercise program. The women were tested in November 2005 and, after a 12-week pause in water exercises, in March2006, using the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – AAHPERD test battery. The statistical analysis was descriptive, using simple frequencies and percentages, plus the t test for paired samples. A statistically significant difference was observed between mean scores for coordination, agility and the general functional fitness index (GFFI) at the end of the exercise program and 12 weeks later. The GFFI and coordination scores had reduced after the 12-week period, but the participants’ agility had improved. It was concluded that a 12-week pause in water exercise impacted the GFFI of these elderly women. These results emphasize the importance of physical exercise during the ageing process and of raising awareness of the need for the elderly to keep physically active even during the holiday period in order to improve and/or maintain functional fitness levels. |
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